El Rio Grandense
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
45
Score
El Rio Grandense, located at 5635 Telephone Rd in Houston, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 11, 2026, resulting in a score of 45. This inspection identified three major and ten minor violations, including issues with handwashing sink temperatures, food handler training, and proper date marking of prepared foods. While this recent inspection indicated significant concerns, El Rio Grandense has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Reinspection (002)
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
45
Aug 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
22 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
33
Apr 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Apr 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 11, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
All food employees, except for the certified food protection manager, shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 30 days of employment.
TAC-228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
3-603.11(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(B)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (a)inside the food establishment if the receptacles and units:(1)contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or
5-501.113
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place
5-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Mops not properly air-dried after use
6-501.16
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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